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New York Times flags Rep. Ed Case as vulnerable in Hawaii's 1st District primary
The New York Times has identified U.S. Rep. Ed Case as "one of six Democrats vulnerable in upcoming primaries," drawing national attention to his race against state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District seat.
The Times characterized Case as the kind of veteran moderate at risk of losing to a progressive challenger — a pattern seen in four recent Democratic primaries. Case pushed back on the assessment, stating: "With due respect to the New York Times, they don't know Hawai'i."
Keohokalole launched his first media buy with an ad focused on name pronunciation, featuring a jingle and children helping viewers sound out his name. The ad contrasts with Case's messaging, which centers on seniority and legislative power.